Cool and Catchy Business Names

The Best Modern Catchy Business Name Ideas

We create a long list of catchy and cool business name ideas you can use for inspiration. We even broke them down into four different subcategories to help you navigate the long list. All the names we created are for tech companies that can be spread across various markets and sub-niches.

One Word Catchy Business Name Ideas

Short names are often easy to remember. I included made-up names, compounds, and names made of real words in the list. This should give you different options to inspire your brainstorming sessions.

Megatech
CyberMunch
Digiwell
Innovix
Cloudmore
Systemiq
Smartsoft
Clickwell
Weblund
Quanterra
Avantex
Ventura
Sphere
Bitling
Elementaliq

Tips for creating one-word catchy name ideas

The simplest way to create a one-word name is to open up your dictionary (or search for an online one) and pick a word that accurately represents your business. But, the chances are low you’ll find a one-word name that hasn’t already been used before this way. The two most common tricks you can use are these:

Pick a root word and add different prefixes and suffixes to it until you create something catchy. It might take you a while, but you should find interesting name ideas this way. Don’t limit yourself to English prefixes and suffixes.
The second trick you can use is to pick two words that represent your business and mash them together. You can again start with the dictionary and try different words.

The tools you’ll need for this process: online dictionary and thesaurus, word processor or a pen and paper, our naming generator to speed up the process and give you names with available domains.

Catchy Business Name Ideas that Rhyme

People tend to remember names that rhyme. I created these catchy name ideas by searching for interesting rhymes for the most common technological words.

Tech Wreck
CyberFiber
Tech Check
BitSkit
Click Tick
Soft Loft
Online Airline
Wire Attire
ByteWrite
SpaceChase
Software Flair
Innovation Station
Sky High
LabTab
AppCap

Tips for creating catchy business name ideas that rhyme

Let’s start with the obvious – you need at least two words (or at least sounds) to create a rhyming word. This means we need to have our starting word. You can find them in a dictionary or by thinking of random things that could represent your company. Once you have your starting word, you have to search for interesting rhymes. There are online tools out there that can help you find catchy rhymes for any word. We often use rhymezone.com. Now that you have your two words, all you have to do is match them. You can use complete words or you can shorten them. You can go with two-word names or combine them into a compound name. Here’s the whole process laid down step-by-step:

Find your starting word. (one that represents your company)
Go to rhymezone.com and search for rhyming words.
Combine the two words into a catchy business name.

It will probably take at least a few rounds to get a one suitable name. The good thing is that this process is completely free and you can repeat it as many times as you want.

The tools you’ll need for this process are an online dictionary and thesaurus, rhymezone.com, our naming generator to speed up the process and give you names with available domains.

Catchy Business Name Ideas that are Metaphorical

These are the names that represent the business indirectly. I used real words in my catchy business name ideas because it’s hard to paint a metaphorical picture with a made-up word.

BluePond
Interstellar
7 Stream
AstraMind
RedSpace
Cyber Monkey
Carat Wire
Riverbed
Circular
99% Percent
Aurora Alliance
Vantage Group
Delta Smile
SmartSeer
Tomorrow

Tips for creating catchy business name ideas that are metaphorical

To create your own metaphorical catchy name ideas you need to find things that metaphorically represent your business. For some people, finding metaphors comes easy. But most of us need help. The simplest trick you can try is using images. Go to Google images and type in a few words that describe/represent your business and press search. Go through the images and look for objects and things that could be used as a metaphor for your business.

Let us give you an example. You have an eCommerce store with a huge selection of various items and you want to find a suitable metaphorical name. You go to Google images and type in “vast” because of your huge and diverse supply. You scroll through the images when you find a picture of the Amazon rainforest. That’s a great metaphor for a huge e-commerce store – Amazon. Too bad it’s already taken.

You can also use other image search engines like Pexels, Unsplash, and Shutterstock.

The tools you’ll need for this process: Google images or any other image search engine, our naming generator to speed up the process and give you names with available domains.

Catchy Business Name Ideas that are Descriptive

These are simple and straightforward names that accurately represent what the company does or delivers. I used real words for these name ideas.

Fintech Apps
Quick Tech Repair
Data Probe
IT Protect
Smart Data Shield
Hardware Point
Techware Delivery
Modern Web Development
Agile Apps
Launchpad Web Design
Creative Code
Tech Labs
Hashtag Consulting
Dynamic Lights
Computer Squire

Tips for creating Descriptive catchy business name ideas

To create your own descriptive catchy name ideas you first need a list of suitable descriptive keywords. You can find them in various online dictionaries and thesauruses. Write at least 5 words that describe your business. Use the dictionary and thesaurus and add at least 10 extra words that could also be used. You now have a relatively long list of suitable words you can use. All you have to do is arrange them in a way that makes them catchy. How do you do that?

Use alliterations. This makes the names very smooth and memorable. Arrange the words you have so that they form alliterations.
Use rhythmic sounds. Arrange the words in a way that makes them sound smooth and playful.

The tools you’ll need for this process: online dictionary and thesaurus, word processor or a pen and paper, our naming generator to speed up the process and give you names with available domains.

More Unique, Cool and Catchy Business Name Ideas

Now that you’ve got a good idea of the different ways you might name your business. Here are a few name ideas our team has crafted to help provide inspiration for your own business name ideas. Let us know what you think!

Ideas from Craig

For my name ideas, I focused on creating names that appeal to customer values using words like: Creative, Catchy, Innovative, Memorable. A business name that lets your customer know what solutions you provide or the core values your business hold is a great way to make your business appear trustworthy and relevant.

Here are a few name ideas I came up with:

Zesty Zingers
Eager Essence
Voila Victory
Push To Start
Slick Systems
All Systems Go
Catch Up!
Run This Town
Let’S Roll
Roll Up
Hot Takes
For The Thrill
Thrill Of The Chase
Will Thrill
Electric Essence
Feel Electric
Slick Services
Pick Slick
Rev Up
Cool Solutions
Too Cool
Ready Rides
Opulent Obsession
Obsessed Opportunities
Compelling Convo
Crafty Conversations
Get Crafty
Cool And Crafty
Icy Nicey
Icy Cool
Icy Expressions
Amped Up
Amped Ambition
Zesty Zoom
Spice Of Life
Dash Of Daring
Truth Or Dare
Gotta Dash
On The Move
Winning Wonder
Wins Begin
Smooth Operators
Smooth Operation
Too Cool
Cool Corp.
Flashy Favorites
Flash In Action
Active Assets
All The Power
Power Pros
String Sing
Excellent Essence
Exciting Sites
Coolest Cats

Ideas from Kate

A great way to make a memorable business name is to use rhythm or alliteration, these types of business names sound great and are extremely brandable. For example, some names could be Fantastic Feel, Pick Slick, Cat Cafe, Cool Corner.

With that in mind, here are more business names I came up with:

Zing Zang
Mr. Cool
City Slick
The Silver Bullet
The One And Only
Lost In The Stars
Interstellar
Beyond Belief
Beauty Is In The Eye
Beyond Basic
Back To The Basics
Crystal Clear
Cut Throat
The Marvelous Mouse
Fabulous Fairy’S
The Feathered Hen
Birdsong
The Bird’s Nest
The Lion’s Den
Freestyle
Aquamarine
Whisper Willow
Breeze Blows
The Whisperer
Pen And Paper
The Fairytale’S Beginning
Mystique
The Shimmer
Light Wings
The Loyal Follower
Band Of Flowers
Cool Collective
The Collective
What A Catch
The Time Teller
The Test Of Time
Fleeting Foxes
Fish Out Of Water
The Phantom And The Fairy
Autumn Winds
Winter Winds
Life Of The Party
Practicalities And More
Cool Beans
Traveler’S Tale
The Lonely Traveler
The Rugged Traveler
The Echo Chamber
Time Flies
The Orchid

Ideas from Marcus

When developing your business name, it’s useful to do a competitor analysis. Dissect and understand why their business name works for them and how you can use those techniques in your own business name. Some of the top Cool and Catchy Firms are Lululemon, Google, Amazon, Apple.

Hair Today
Curl Up And Dye
Hairhouse
Dye Hard
Clip Shop
Hair We Go
Hair To Please
Shearly Beloved
Hand Job Nail Salon
Shearshank Redemption
Locksmith
Loose Ends
Split Ends
Razor’S Edge
Get Buzzed
The Pie Chart
Cake Walk
Get Sconed
The Upper Crust
Gone A Rye
Just Roll With It
I Loaf You
The Booze Hound
We Have What Ales Ya
The Tipsy Tavern
Tequila Mockingbird
Wish You Were Beer
The Shakesbeer
Ale Aboard
Wine Not
The Grapevine
Pie In The Sky
The Cod Father
Thai Me Up
Nim Come Soup
The Nosh Pit
Struck By Whitening
Caps And Crowns
The Whole Tooth
We’Re Bi-Molar
Pearls Of Wisdom
The Filling Station
You Know The Drill
Flossy Pants
Wok This Way
Lord Of The Fries
Pita Piper
Life Of Pie

The Best Real-Word Brands with Catchy Business Names – How they got it and why it works

Monday.com

How Monday.com got their name

The project management tool was originally called “Dapulse”. The founders decided to change the name since most people had trouble remembering the name Dapulse. Monday is meaningful since most plans get made on Monday.

Why Monday.com is a catchy business name

The name is fitting and modern. Monday is the day when most companies plan everything for the whole week. What better name than Monday to show what the software does on the metaphorical level.

GrubHub

How GrubHub got its name:

Grubhub is an online and mobile prepared food ordering and delivery service that is based in America. They created the name by simply pairing two words that capture the essence of what the brand does.

Why GrubHub is a catchy business name:

The thing that makes this name catchy is the rhyme. People are more likely to remember names that rhyme. There’s a reason why kids have no problem remembering rhyming poems, and smart branding strategists know this.

Create names with rhyme!

Slack

How Slack got its name

Most people think that the name comes from the term used in project management. But in reality, Slack is actually an acronym. It stands for: “Searchable Log of All Conversation and Knowledge.

Why Slack is a catchy business name

Slack is a tool that does the exact opposite of what the name suggests. This makes the name very cool and interesting. You have to be bold to pick a name that can be perceived in a very negative way. But, this also makes it different and a lot more memorable.

Peloton

How Peloton got their name

The name comes straight from the cycling lingo. The company sells technological exercise equipment that helps people ride their stationary bikes. They used a common word that people immediately associate with cycling.

Why Peloton is a catchy business name

The name has a favorable word structure. It uses the letter patterns of Vowel/Consonant/Vowel, which makes the name very easy to spell and pronounce. The name is also relevant and very meaningful, which adds to its appeal.

Twilio

How Twilio got their name

The story goes that the founders had no idea how to name their invention. So they started making sounds with their mouths that vaguely reminded them of telephony. They searched each idea they created to see if it was available. That’s how they found their name.

Why Twilio is a catchy business name

The main appeal of the name is in its playful sound. The name has no real meaning, but it has an interesting attitude. It’s fun to say and evokes positive emotions. The fact it’s short and punchy adds to its catchiness.

5 most successful brands with a catchy and cool business name – How they got it and why it works.

Amazon

How Amazon got their name

When Jeff Bezos started Amazon, website listings were alphabetized, so he wanted a word that started with “A.” When he landed on the word “Amazon,” the name of the largest river on the planet, he decided that was the perfect name for what would become earth’s largest bookstore.

Why Amazon is a catchy business name

It uses the letter patterns of Vowel/Consonant/Vowel to make the name very smooth, rhythmic, and memorable. We mentioned that this word structure makes the name very easy to spell and pronounce in most languages.

Fiverr

How Fiverr got its name:

Fiverr is the world’s biggest freelancing platform. You can buy almost any service imaginable on the platform. The name comes from the word for the $5 bill called a fiver. When Fiverr launched, every service cost $5. This is what inspired the name.

Why Fiverr is a catchy business name:

The misspelled word looks attractive. It breaks the norm and isn’t afraid to be different. This goes well with the way the platform is positioned. Fiverr wants the world to know they are different. With the name and in general.

Apple

How Apple got its name

In Walter Isaacson’s biography, Jobs reveals that he’d come up with the name while “on one of my fruitarian diets.” Having just visited an apple farm, he thought the name sounded “fun, spirited and not intimidating.”

Why Apple is a catchy business name

It paints an interesting picture. It’s bold and it stands out. When they started the brand, their field was full of boring brands and names. The name captures the buyer’s attention. It’s different and unexpected. This makes it both cool and catchy.

Google

How Google got their name

Google was initially called Backrub. The name “Google” actually came from a graduate student at Stanford named Sean Anderson. Anderson suggested the word “googolplex” during a brainstorming session, and Larry Page, one of Google’s co-founders, countered with the shorter “googol.”

Why Google is a catchy business name

It uses a rhythmic sound and the two Gs in the name form an alliteration. The double O is often used to evoke positive emotions. The name almost brings a smile to your face when you pronounce it. It’s very easy to remember.

Samsung

How Samsung got their name

In Korean, the word Samsung means “three stars.” The name was chosen by Samsung founder Lee Byung-Chul whose vision was for his company to become powerful and everlasting like stars in the sky.

Why Samsung is a catchy business name

The name is an alliteration. This makes it very smooth, catchy, and easy to remember. It has a nice ring and flow. It sounds very international and can easily be pronounced and spelled in most languages. The rhythmic flow is what makes this name so special.

Use alliteration!

What makes a business name “catchy”?

5-Tips for creating Catchy and Cool Business Names.

The dictionary tells us that catchy things are instantly appealing and memorable. This means that catchy names have a high chance of attracting attention from potential clients. These are the names that people notice in a crowd and remember. These types of name ideas can make any brand stand out from its competitors.

There are different things that make a name catchy. Rhymes are often catchy. People remember rhymes, and they are playful. Rhythmic sounds and alliterations also make the names catchy. This approach makes the name ideas smooth, easy to pronounce, and playful. We can also use favorable word structures to make the names catchy and cool. Brand names often use the letter patterns of Vowel/Consonant/Vowel as these word structures are typically short, catchy, and easy to say and remember. Most of them start with a consonant, but that’s not always the case.

We already mention that there are some things that make business names catchy: alliterations and rhythmic sounds, rhymes, and favorable word structures. But how do you create names that are catchy and cool? How do you create names that stand out in competitive markets? We suggest you use our naming generator that can help you find interesting, catchy, and cool name ideas for your brand.

The first thing is to make the names relevant. You can have the catchiest and coolest name in the world, but that won’t mean much if the name isn’t relevant. That doesn’t mean that the name has to be descriptive or even self-explanatory. It simply means that there should be a clear connection between the brand name and the business.

Make the names relevant!

Second, make sure that the name isn’t too long. We’ve seen a trend of short and punchy names dominating the tech space, especially on the internet. But, as there are fewer and fewer domains available, especially the short ones, businesses are again going for slightly longer names. There is no right or wrong way when it comes to length. All you have to remember is not to make the names too long. Anything over three words long won’t sound cool or catchy.

Third, think of your name in a more metaphorical way. We mentioned that the name has to be relevant. But simple and descriptive names are rarely catchy or cool. You can try searching for interesting metaphors, phrases, idioms, and sayings that would capture the spirit of your company. Names that are more metaphorical are oftentimes more memorable.

Fourth, look for inspiration in uncommon places. We often start our brainstorming sessions by analyzing the names in our niche. And there’s nothing wrong with this approach. We just have to make sure we’re not creating names that would get lost in the market. That’s why it’s a smart idea to look into other niches. This is what Steve Jobs did when he named Apple. His inspiration had nothing to do with technology and computers. That name made the brand stand out. It’s one of the reasons why Apple is one of the biggest brands in the world.

And lastly, make sure you check if the name you created can be legally used. This is a critical step a lot of companies overlook. A catchy business name is worthless if you can not use it. Start by checking if you can find available domains. The first thing to look for is if the .com is available. You have two options if the .com domain isn’t available. You can use modifiers, or you can go with alternative domain extensions. Modifiers are short words we add at the beginning or at the end of names to get available domains. If you’d rather go with alternative domain extensions we recommend .com, .io, and .app. These seem to be the most popular domain extensions besides .com. Once you check for domain availability, you also need to make sure you’re not breaching any existing trademarks. It’s best if you hire a trademark attorney to do that for you.

And remember, you can simplify your brainstorming process by using the catchy name generator on our website. The generator is completely free to use and has no limitations. You can use it as much as you want to. This is the best way for you to create an unlimited number of catchy names you can use for your business.